TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Democratic lawmakers, touting a list of pro-military bills they've filed, said Tuesday they're angry that Republicans get the credit for being the party that's strong on patriotism.
Among the bills written to help members of the military are measures that would let them hunt and fish in Florida without a license, prohibit auto insurance hikes on policies canceled while holders were overseas, help provide life insurance for the National Guard members, make it easier to obtain scholarships, and offer tax credits to businesses that help bridge the difference in lost salary for reservists called up to active duty.
"I personally have been outraged in recent years reading about how patriotic the other party is and the Democrats aren't," said Sen. Steven Geller, D-Hallandale Beach. "For years the Democrats have been the ones that have consistently done things to help our soldiers."
In addition, Florida Democratic Party Chairman Scott Maddox announced the party is sponsoring a Web site - www.supportfloridasheroes.com - that promotes the bills and the party's support for the military.
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